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We have found lemma(root) word of actions : action.
Definitions
[ˈakʃn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
(e.g: ending child labour will require action on many levels)
- a thing done; an act
(e.g: she frequently questioned his actions)
- the way in which something works or moves
(e.g: the weapon has a smooth action)
- armed conflict
(e.g: servicemen listed as missing in action during the war)
- legal proceedings; a lawsuit
(e.g: a civil action for damages)
Phrases:
- a piece of the action
- action at a distance
- actions speak louder than words
- go into action
- in action
- man of action
- out of action
- put into action
- take action
Origin
:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’
[ˈakʃn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- take action on; deal with
(e.g: your request will be actioned)
Phrases:
- a piece of the action
- action at a distance
- actions speak louder than words
- go into action
- in action
- man of action
- out of action
- put into action
- take action
Origin
:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’
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